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Nice work Michael, Look's great Best Regards, Pete
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Hi Omega, The interior of your "Ingomar" is looking Awesome ,your detail work is incredible. Best Regards, Pete
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Thank you David B Thank you Michael, Getting close Thank you Omega, I just faired in the "bustle" on the frames and Keel , then planked . I could see the form and it Faired in nicely. I hadn't thought about selling any models ( I will have to ponder that ) Best Regards, Pete Here are the Pic's of the Boxing Kangaroo after 2 light coats of semi gloss white ( I am very happy with the Keel )
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After I sprayed the First Coat of paint on the Boxing Kangaroo, I started installing all the frames ( remember Level is Level & Plumb is Plumb ) when I lay- out the Keel, I always mark the Water line first ( Level ) then I mark the frame spacing square to the water line ( Plumb when the Keel is up - right ) Then the rest of the boat is drawn in from the line's drawing . Then when I cut out the keel , I save 5 to 6 inches in length from the bottom of the Keel and glue it on a wide piece of wood, ( this becomes the base ) then I glue a Piece on each side . Place the keel in the slot , and she sits like she is in the water , ( plumb and Level ) Of course I double check everything with a level , and a square. I am throwing that out there for anyone that would like to start scratch building , because it's alot of fun. That being Said I glued in all the frames, the cockpit floor , The deck and the Transom . I then started to get the Cockpit Closed in. She's right on the money ( Checked against my new Stabila level ) and is looking like Stars & Stripes. Here are the results
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Today, I started my day by Fairing the Boxing Kangaroo and shooting another coat of primer, I am very pleased with the Winged Keel , just a little more fairing and 1 st coat of semi gloss white paint. Now there has been a lot of tool talk on M.S.W lately I also am a tool fan, and last night purchased the to me " Rolls Royce" of Level's The Stabila, this one is 4 footer . shown in the first photo. and here are the results
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Thank you Piet, I rooted for Stars & Stripes as well ( I guess it's obvious since I am building her ) It was the first time they had cameras on board ( that was incredible ) I am a first generation American my parents moved form Holland to California , ( and I was born in Hollywood California ) that's why my Grandfathers name is spelled like your's . I am Glad to have you on - Board Best Regards, Pete
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Looks good David , The build looked challenging , Nice work Best Regards, Pete
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Today, I was able to get an early start. I started by notching the Keel for the frames ( and trued them up ) , Next I laid out the Deck, and decided at that point that I would do some detail work on this one, by adding the cockpit. First I cut the deck where the cockpit lay out is, the piece that I cut out will become the cockpit floor. Next I cut Frames 7, 8, & 9 for the cockpit, then Cut the keel for the floor. I then cut out the transom , nothing has been glued at this stage ( just a dry fit ) She's lining up real well, and going smooth as silk. Next will be to glue in the frames and install the cockpit floor and Deck . Her lines are alot different than the Boxing Kangaroo. Here are the results
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Looks Great Nils, Nice work on the Chimney, you certainly don't want the chimney opening facing the wind . Good call Best Regards, Pete
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Looks like she is coming together Robert, Well done Best Regards, Pete
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Hi Michael , Thats alot of weight Best Regards, Pete
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Hi Michael , It is starting to look that way Hi Omega, I just had to build Stars & Stripes . For the 87' Cup this boat was not that fast in light wind , However in heavier wind this boat was fast and uncatchable , Plus She brought the Cup to San Diego, ( I was born and raised in southern California )So I was able to See the cup in person, And went to the Races for the 92' Cup ( that's another story ) Hi Michael mott, It kinda just worked out that way , not by design I included the list of the boats for the challenger series Best Regards, pete
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Your Welcome Nils, It's a pleasure to watch You build this Fantastic Boat Best Regards, Pete
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This Summer Like every summer since I was a Kid , I get bit by the America's Cup Bug , This year is no exception , I have just about completed my first 12 meter Yacht ( Australia II ) and I am not quite ready to start my next project ( I will need some more R & D ) I Decided to build the 1987 America's Cup Winner Stars & Stripes, The Last 12 Meter Yacht to Win the America's Cup. She will be built in a 3/16" = 1' - 0" Scale. ( same scale as the Boxing Kangaroo ) This build will be a hull only build, I may detail the deck by cutting out the cockpit section of the boat. ( we will see ) I remember this America's cup very well , and was glued to the T.V. the entire time it would come on. I grew up in a Sailing Family, so this is our Super Bowl / World Series. Any way I got the Keel Layed out along with the frames and cut them out . Next I will cut the notches in the Keel for the Frames, true them up and install ( at that point I will decide if I am going to do the Cockpit Details. Here are the results
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